Medically reviewed by Sohaib Imtiaz, MD Key Takeaways Citrus fruits are rich in vitamins and antioxidants to fight infection and prevent chronic illness. Citrus fruits include foods such as oranges, ...

Our immune systems function by employing two separate responses when in contact with disease. The first is the innate immune system, which aids in monitoring for infection throughout the body. Innate ...

Share on Pinterest A new study looks at the benefits of short workouts. Svetlana Repnitskaya/Getty Images A new study finds that short bouts of exercise can help boost your immune system. This is ...

There are foods that can boost your immune system, and there are foods that can destroy it. This cold and flu season, make ...

Researchers have published the first description of the role of the ZFP36 family of RNA binding proteins in regulatory T cells (Tregs). Tregs are key to maintaining balance in the immune system and ...

In another interesting study, researchers explored whether physical activity can train, strengthen, and protect your immune ...

A longevity expert reveals how immune systems begin aging after 35, making people more susceptible to infections and immune-related disorders over time.

As winter looms on the horizon, so do viruses and bacteria prepared to usher in annual colds and flu. The immune system is the first line of defense against these types of viral infections and ...

An international team of researchers reports that the immune cells of older adults with a history of endurance training are more effective at combating inflammation. Regular physical activity not only ...

As the immune system ages, it reacts more slowly to pathogens, vaccines become less effective, and the risk of cancer ...

You’ve been living on four hours of sleep, surviving on coffee and willpower, and wearing your exhaustion like a badge of honor. The hustle culture told you that rest is for the weak and that grinding ...